Justin Houch
- Senior Trader
- Chicago Trading Company
School Information
School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2005
Career Information
Working For: Chicago Trading Company
Title: Senior Trader
Industry: Finance
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Market maker in the Treasury options pit at CME Group.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting provided an excellent learning experience, as well as leaving an impressive mark on my resume that opened the door to other internships and job possibilities as an undergraduate.
Advice
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
The industry is evolving and any experience in financial engineering/modeling is a huge plus. In general it is a field best suited for those able to think and react quickly, ad well as an aptitude for math with a thick skin.